Cereal groats imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $7.9 million of cereal groats in 2024 (21.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.9M | 21.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 21.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 13.9K t |
Where Yemen imports cereal groats from
Turkey alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.5M | 69% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 19% |
| India | $518K | 6.6% |
| Egypt | $201K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $148K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $82K | 1% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.13 | Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn) | 82% |
| 1103.11 | Cereal groats and meal: of wheat | 18% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats and meal: n.e.c. in heading no. 1103 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.49, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal groats exports from Yemen
Yemen exported $612 thousand of cereal groats in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $605K | 99% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported cereal groats worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats to Yemen?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (19%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.49 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of cereal groats to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2023 at $10.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Yemen also export cereal groats?
Yes. Yemen exported $612 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Yemen is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 1103.13 (82% of the value) and 1103.11 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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